Apple has announced it will invest another $100 billion in its US operations, expanding its domestic footprint amid pressure from President Donald Trump’s “America First” economic agenda. The new investment comes after the tech giant committed $500 billion earlier this year to growing its domestic presence and shifting production to the US.
As part of the effort, Apple plans to launch an American Manufacturing Program aimed at moving more of its supply chain to the United States. Key suppliers such as Corning, Coherent, GlobalWafers America, Applied Materials, Texas Instruments, Samsung, and Broadcom will participate in the program.
The new investment aims to create a US-based supply chain for Apple’s chips, with plans to produce over 19 billion chips for its products by 2025. The company is also broadening its partnership with glass supplier Corning, securing its cover glass from Kentucky facility for every iPhone and Apple Watch sold globally.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has thanked Trump for his support in the press release announcing the initiative, signaling a shift towards US-based production to alleviate tariffs costs. However, many experts have questioned the feasibility of such a move due to labor shortages and higher costs in the US.
Trump has previously threatened Apple with tariffs unless it moves its production to the US. The company’s previous commitment includes opening a manufacturing academy in Detroit and sourcing rare earths from a US-based supplier. Despite these efforts, analysts remain skeptical about the long-term impact of the investment on Apple’s bottom line.
This move comes as other tech giants also expand their American footprint. Texas Instruments committed $60 billion to make semiconductors in the US, while TSMC invested $100 billion in March. The announcement is a developing story and will be updated.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/08/06/tech/apple-investment-us-trump